The effect of different types of sugars on the physicochemical characteristics, sensory acceptance, and bioactive compounds of jaboticaba jellies.

Abstract

The study evaluated the effect of the different types of sugars (white refined sugar, white crystal sugar, demerara sugar, brown sugar) on the physicochemical characteristics, sensory acceptance, bioactive compounds, and antioxidant capacity of jaboticaba jellies. Four formulations of jellies were prepared, in triplicate. The research data were analyzed using Tukey averages test and exploratory analysis by PCA and PARAFAC techniques. It was verified that the type of sugar influences the physicochemical characteristics, sensory acceptance, bioactive compounds, and the antioxidant capacity of jaboticaba jellies; owing to its undesirable sensory characteristics, it is not possible to use brown sugar, even when it produces jellies with higher content of total phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity. White refined sugar, white crystal sugar, and demerara sugar are the most suitable sugars for processing jaboticaba jellies owing to their high sensory acceptance and physicochemical characteristics, such as lower pH and vivid color.